Cancer Patient Stories
October 18, 2016
UAMS’ Peter Emanuel, M.D., Appointed to Association of American Cancer Institutes Board of Directors
LITTLE ROCK — Peter Emanuel, M.D., director of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), has been appointed to the board of directors of the Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI). Emanuel will serve a two-year term after being appointed to fill a vacated seat on the…
October 14, 2016
Breast Cancer Survivor Inspired to Help Others
Oct. 14, 2016 | Lana Dunn’s 21-year military career has given her the skills to face just about any challenge. Little did she know, those skills would be put to the ultimate test three years ago after finding a lump in her breast. “I was drying off after a shower and accidentally felt it,” she…
October 10, 2016
Music Fills the Air at UAMS Cancer Institute Thanks to Generous Donors
OCT. 10, 2016 | Seated in the atrium at the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, Sid Davis heard for the first time what patients and visitors have enjoyed for six years: the uplifting sounds of the institute’s Steinway piano.
October 6, 2016
Gala for Life Raises $1.2 Million for Cancer Research, Education
Oct. 6, 2016 | A glamorous bygone era briefly reappeared in Little Rock on Sept. 30 when the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute hosted its 21st annual Gala for Life. The black-tie fundraiser raised more than $1.2 million and treated about 800 guests to the opulence of 1960’s Las Vegas, complete with showgirls, themed…
October 5, 2016
Fellowship-Trained Medical Oncologist Angela Pennisi, M.D., Ph.D., Joins UAMS
LITTLE ROCK — Fellowship-trained medical oncologist Angela Pennisi, M.D., Ph.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). She sees patients in the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute and is an assistant professor in the UAMS Division of Medical Oncology. Pennisi earned her medical degree and doctoral degree in experimental hematology from…
October 4, 2016
Effects of Tobacco and Disease to be Addressed Oct. 20 at UAMS Event
LITTLE ROCK — Insight into the effects of tobacco addiction will be addressed Oct. 20 at an event hosted by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). The daylong Tobacco and Disease Preconference is open to health care professionals, community advocates and others interested in learning about the effects of tobacco use. It will…
UAMS to Offer Free Legal Document Assistance for Cancer Patients Oct. 26
LITTLE ROCK —Free legal assistance on important personal documents will be provided Oct. 26 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to anyone in cancer treatment or who has completed treatment, based on financial need. The estate planning clinic will be held at the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute as a free…
September 13, 2016
Shoppers and Diners Enjoy a 20 Percent Discount With UAMS Cancer Institute’s Partners Card
LITTLE ROCK –More than 250 shops and restaurants in central and northwest Arkansas and Conway will offer discounts Oct. 28 – Nov. 6 with Partners Card, a fundraising project of the volunteer auxiliary of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). To purchase a Partners Card or…
September 12, 2016
UAMS and Little Rock Trojans Need Votes to Win up to $15,000 to Benefit Breast Cancer Organization
LITTLE ROCK – The public is invited to help fight breast cancer by voting online for a video featuring the dancing talents of doctors, nurses and others at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and members of the Little Rock Trojans. The video to “Shut Up and Dance” by Walk the Moon was…
September 6, 2016
UAMS to Offer Freedom From Smoking Program Starting Sept. 28
LITTLE ROCK — If you’re ready to quit smoking, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is ready to help. The small-group Freedom from Smoking program will meet from 4-5:30 p.m. for seven Wednesdays beginning Sept. 28 in room 10104 on the 10th floor of the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. There is…
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